Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 9 D cosponsors

SB 293 — An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in actions, proceedings and other matters generally, providing for extreme risk protection orders.

Last action — PN 0255 Referred to JUDICIARY

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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces provisions for extreme risk protection orders to allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others.

  • Title 42

    CHAPTER 62B EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDERS Sec. 62B01. Definitions. 62B02. Petition for order. 62B03. Procedure. 62B04. Ex parte orders. 62B05. Service of orders. 62B06. Termination and renewal of orders. 62B07. Surrender of firearms. 62B08. Return and disposal of firearms. 62B09. Reporting of orders. 62B10. Penalties. 62B11. Other authority retained. 62B12. Immunity. 62B13. Instructional and informational material. 62B14. Registry.

    This change adds a new chapter to Title 42 establishing procedures for extreme risk protection orders.

  • Title 42 § 62B01

    "Extreme risk protection order." An ex parte order or a final order granted under this chapter. "Family or household member." A spouse or person who has been a spouse, person living as a spouse or who lived as a spouse, parent or child, other person related by consanguinity or affinity, current or former sexual or intimate partner or person who shares biological parenthood. "Firearm." The term shall have the same meaning given to it under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(f) (relating to sale or transfer of firearms). "Firearm license." A license issued under 18 Pa.C.S. § 6109 (relating to licenses).

    Definitions are introduced for terms relevant to extreme risk protection orders.

  • Title 42 § 62B02

    (a) Establishment of action.-- (1) An action known as a petition for an extreme risk protection order is established. (2) A petition for an extreme risk protection order may be filed by: (i) a family or household member of the respondent; (ii) a law enforcement officer or agency.

    This creates the legal framework for individuals or law enforcement to petition for an extreme risk protection order.

  • Title 42 § 62B03

    (a) Hearing.--Upon receipt of the petition, the court shall order a hearing to be held not later than 14 days from the date of the order and shall issue a notice of hearing to the respondent.

    A requirement is established for the court to hold a hearing within 14 days of filing the petition for an extreme risk protection order.

  • Title 42 § 62B07

    Surrender of firearms.

    This section mandates the surrender of firearms from individuals who are subject to an extreme risk protection order.

  • Title 42 § 62B10

    Penalties.

    This section establishes penalties for violations of the extreme risk protection orders.

Action History

  1. PN 0255 Referred to JUDICIARY

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 293?
SB 293 is sponsored by Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Steven J. Santarsiero (Democratic), Jay Costa (Democratic), Wayne D. Fontana (Democratic), Vincent J. Hughes (Democratic), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Dinniman, Sharif Street (Democratic), Blake, Leach, Art Haywood (Democratic), Katie J. Muth (Democratic), and Killion.
What is the current status of SB 293?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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